by CRN | May 10, 2026 | Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan, Preparedness
When a severe weather event approaches, or an earthquake strikes, or a major infrastructure failure unfolds, you’ll often hear the same phrase in the news: a state of emergency has been declared. Most people have a general sense that this means something serious is...
by CRN | Dec 13, 2025 | Drop-Ins, Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan
Papakura people know that when the weather turns severe or if a major disaster occurs, we can’t always rely on outside help arriving quickly. At the recent Community Resilience Network (CRN) pop-up at Papakura Museum, volunteers (Rod from Drury, Denise from Kootuitui...
by CRN | Jul 19, 2025 | Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan, Papakura
When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through Auckland in February 2023, the Takanini Gurudwara Temple transformed overnight. What started as a place of worship became a lifeline for hundreds of displaced families. Volunteers worked through the night, converting prayer halls...
